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G512 CWC

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 CWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,403 miles

O/S/F floor corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 93,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/F floor corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,924 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,365 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion inside inner wing.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,354 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In boot. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion inside inner wing.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,538 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,347 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,791 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 88,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,424 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 87,419 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,403 miles

N/S headlight beam pattern & density only just acceptable.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,388 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 85,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Beam density & pattern on N/S headlight only just acceptable due to wet inside glass.

O/S/R tyre inner wall cracking.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,262 miles

Slight movement on N/S/F suspension bottom ball joint.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 83,074 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G512 CWC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G512 CWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G512 CWC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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